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Oct 2017
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688: The Secrets of Wellbeing Series - P...

Justin Malik
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Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen shares the results of studies on choices and decision-making.

Episode 688: The Secrets of Wellbeing Series - Part 4: Does More Choice Make Us Happier by Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen (Decisions).

Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mother of a grown-up son and lives happily ever after with her partner David. She's been awarded an MA in Religious Studies, holds a 4th Dan Blackbelt in karate, started professional life as a flautist and loves dancing Argentine tango in skimpy dresses.

The original post is located here: https://goodlifezen.com/does-choice-make-us-happier

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